Enmyoji

📍 Ehime, Amagatakettsu 636 · Imabari

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

7:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Enmyoji is the fifty-fourth temple on the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage, known for its benefits of longevity and extended life as its name suggests. Located in the Amagatakettsu area of Imabari City, it sits in a beautiful location overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Since ancient times, it has gathered the faith of those seeking recovery from illness and healthy longevity, and has been particularly cherished by elderly pilgrims. Among the Shikoku pilgrimage routes, many pilgrims visit this important temple with devoted hearts to pray for health and longevity throughout life, enveloped in a warm atmosphere.

Benefits

extended life and longevityrecovery from illnesshealth blessingfamily safetyprotection from calamityphysical well-being

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